Having done some research, you cannot use a two-handed weapon with one hand, even if it's a double weapon. This question on the Pathfinder FAQ states definitively that you can't use a two-handed weapon in one hand, effectively or not. However, the rules for double weapons apply to exceptions that allow you to use a two-handed weapon with one hand.
Can You wield a two-handed weapon with one hand DND?
Absent any special feat, class ability, or what have you, it is not generally possible to wield a two-handed weapon in one hand. You can carry one with a single hand, but not fight with it. You can wield the two-handed weapon of a creature one size category smaller than yourself at a −2 penalty.
Which classes can wield two handed weapons in one hand?
The only class that can wield 2 handed weapons in 1 hand is the Titan Mauler (Barbarian archetype)
Are two handed weapons better than one handed weapons?
On average, you generally see a ~1 damage increase for a two-handed weapon over a one-handed weapon, which is not worth a −2 penalty. Unfortunately, most feats aimed at allowing you to use inappropriately sized weapons without penalty focus on wielding larger weapons.
Can a Titan Mauler wield a two-handed weapon?
At 2nd level, a titan mauler may choose to wield a two-handed melee weapon in one hand with a –2 penalty on attack rolls while doing so. The weapon must be appropriately sized for her, and it is treated as one-handed when determining the effect of Power Attack, Strength bonus to damage, and the like.
Can you hold a 2 handed weapon in 1 hand?
Yeah, holding a two-handed weapon with 1 hand is perfectly within the rules (pretty sure it specifies the difference between holding and wielding somewhere). Just remember he can only draw or put away one weapon per turn, and he can't weild the 2 handed weapon with something in his hand.05-May-2019
Can you use a greatsword with one hand?
The greatswords are designed to be wielded two-handed, and they are balanced as two-handed weapons and wielding them single-handed is awfully awkward due to the inertia momentum. You have to keep it constantly in motion. Yes, it is possible, but there are better weapons for single-hand use.
Can you use a shield with a two-handed weapon Pathfinder?
Benefit(s): You can use a two-handed weapon sized appropriately for you from the polearm or spears weapon group while also using a light, heavy, or tower shield with which you are proficient. The shield's armor check penalty (if any) applies to attacks made with the weapon.
Can you use a lance with one hand?
The Lance allows you to use it one-handed, via the Special weapon property, only when mounted.26-Jul-2019
Can you one hand a greatsword Pathfinder?
Example: Rogar the human fighter takes Lighten Weapon and chooses greatsword. He can now use a Medium greatsword in one hand with a −2 penalty to hit, gaining 1 x Strength bonus to damage.
Can you dual wield 2 handed weapons 5e?
No, you can't use a two-handed weapon with one hand.07-Sept-2015
Is a lance a 2 handed weapon 5e?
Special: You have disadvantage when you use a lance to Attack a target within 5 feet of you. Also, a lance requires two hands to wield when you aren't mounted.
Can a centaur use a lance 5e?
So, the centaur is not considered mounted if it isn't riding something. His racial features don't say it counts as "mounted" as well, so it can't wield a lance with a shield when all by himself. However, the Centaur can still ride other creatures, as nothing in its features prevent it do so.23-Jun-2019
Kevin, from Home Alone, as a Kobold using traps to kill the party
So, as titles suggests, I'm making a kobold lair with a single kobold inside of it. I'm trying to reason why the PC's would need to dig it out of the layer like maybe theres a time sensitive thing inside or something, idk. I just like the idea of a non-combat session where my players just get rocked by a single kobold.
Dumb Player Deaths
Hey folks, new to the subreddit here. Wanted to see if anyone was open to sharing the dumbest PC death (s) they've encountered. To kick it off, here's a couple of my personal favorites from around our table:
The issue of recommending OP or fishy options without saying so
Now when people come on this forum we want to give them good advice, if they want to make a type of character work well we recommend specific classes, archetypes and feats but sometimes what's optimal isn't always whats best, some options are too OP or are from obscure sources that require specific RP limitations and it looks power gamey to ask for them..
What can a human wizard turn into besides things like vampires, liches etc... are there any non-evil transformations?
i really like the idea of playing with human wizards and seeing what i can turn then into, i know of vampires and liches but is there any non-evil transformation that can be achieved by a wizard?
How many slotless magic items can you both possess and use at one time?
Looking at the Magic Items page on D20pfsrd, you can only have as many as 15 magic items at the same time. 14 slots from head to toe, and then a 15th "slot" for slotless. I've always thought, from looking online, that you can have and use as many slotless magic items as you can afford/find.
Best way to kill an army
I am a level 2 wizard and in two weeks an orc army will invade the town where we are, I calculate that I will be level 6 or 7, which would you say is the best way to destroy the army. We are a wizard, an alchemist, a rogue, a druid, a witch and a bard.